Burning Question: What Is Expectation for Debut of Za'Darius Smith?
After sitting out last week, defensive end Za'Darius Smith will join the fold in Detroit's return to Ford Field after two ...
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Za'Darius Smith trade grades: Who won deal between Lions, Browns?
Hours ahead of the NFL's cutoff for moves on Tuesday, the Lions agreed to acquire defensive end Za'Darius Smith from ...
Forbes8d
He’s No Aidan Hutchinson, But Za’Darius Smith Is What Detroit Needed
The most impactful move may not take as many headlines as some of the wide receiver trades seen league-wide, but the Lions trade for Za’Darius Smith could be the type of transaction being ...
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Za'Darius Smith sees why Lions are 'dominant' after first practice with new team; DE hoping to play vs. Vikings
Whether or not Za'Darius Smith make his Lions debut on Sunday remains uncertain, but what his role will be in Detroit is clear. However, any perceived pressure of filling in for Hutchinson won't ...
The Macomb Daily4d
Report: Za’Darius Smith not likely to play against Texans
The debut of new Detroit Lions defensive end Za’Darius Smith is likely on hold. After joining his new squad Friday, the team has reportedly decided not to play the veteran against the Houston ...
Detroit News3d
Final Drive: Za'Darius Smith couldn't play — so he turned into a coach in Lions' comeback
Houston — Za'Darius Smith wanted to play, but Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell wouldn't let him. The veteran pass rusher acquired by the Lions at Tuesday's deadline said during a postgame ...
Detroit Free Press8d
Za’Darius Smith isn't Maxx Crosby, but Lions' Brad Holmes knew he had to make a trade
Holmes addressed a massive need and acquired Cleveland defensive end Za’Darius Smith at a very low cost. He sent the Browns a 2025 fifth-rounder and a 2026 sixth-rounder for Smith and a 2026 ...
USA Today7d
Lions' Za'Darius Smith might not be ready vs. Texans, but defense pumped to have him
The Detroit Lions are not sure if new addition Za'Darius Smith will be available for "Sunday Night Football" against the Houston Texans. On Wednesday, head coach Dan Campbell said they are going ...
Yahoo! Sports4d
Za’Darius Smith not expected to play Sunday vs. Texans
#Lions new pass-rusher Za’Darius Smith, who was acquired in a trade on Tuesday, is not expected to play for Detroit tonight, I’m told. Not quite ready. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 10 ...
SB Nation on MSN18h
Detroit Lions’ classy gesture catches eye of former player
Last week, the Detroit Lions traded for defensive end Za’Darius Smith, hoping to bolster their pass rush and run defense ...